Dozens of protesters took to the streets in several locations across Israel following the arrest of Haredi draft evaders at a military prison facility, Israeli reports say. In a rare incident on Highway 6, a female driver exited her vehicle and brandished a sharp object toward protesters, sparking a violent confrontation.
The protests, erupting at 18:19 Jerusalem time, mark a significant escalation in the ultra-Orthodox community's response to the military's enforcement of conscription laws. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Haredi protesters attempted to block the extradition of draft evaders to military police in Jerusalem at 17:43. The current wave is the largest geographically, with simultaneous demonstrations in multiple cities. On Highway 6, a female driver allegedly brandished a sharp object at protesters, according to footage from the scene. The confrontation highlights the growing friction between Haredi protesters and the general public as the protests disrupt traffic and daily life.
- StrongHundreds of Haredim block police in Ashdod to prevent arrest of draft deserter — who is not Haredi
- DevelopingHaredi protesters try to block extradition of draft evaders to military police in Jerusalem
- StrongNew video shows female driver attacked after wielding weapon at protesters on Highway 6
- StrongHaredim block Jerusalem road in protest over draft dodger arrest report
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